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goblin59 · 18-09-2020 7:47pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Getting worried about Banana
He has not been on in a few days
Is he upside down in a ditch somewhere do we need to send out a search party ?
J

Maybe he swapped his bike for an electric bicycle, just stuck all those farings you see for sale on adverts onto it

flashinthepan · 18-09-2020 8:12pm

goblin59 wrote: »

Maybe he swapped his bike for an electric bicycle, just stuck all those farings you see for sale on adverts onto it

Nah he would not be so cruel after all the effort put into it :-)
I would hope he is out travelling the countryside waiting for the miserly engine to run out of juice
Long may she run :-)
J

Jimmy Bottlehead · 18-09-2020 8:14pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Getting worried about Banana
He has not been on in a few days
Is he upside down in a ditch somewhere do we need to send out a search party ?
J

A 125 wouldn't have the power to get upside down :pac:

flashinthepan · 18-09-2020 8:20pm

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

A 125 wouldn't have the power to get upside down :pac:

Maybe going downhill if you slammed on the front brake hard enough you could get it to topple over :-) sorry Banana :-)

BruteStock · 18-09-2020 8:40pm

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

No legal requirements, but do me a favour...

Take your shoe off right now.
Grab the heel with one hand, and the toe with your other hand.
Now bend them together.

Now imagine your foot inside that shoe if you come off the bike.

Now you know why bike boots are reinforced

How do these look?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAL-LEATHER-HIGH-TECH-MENS-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-RACING-SHORT-SPORTS-BOOTS-RAXID/323397924869?hash=item4b4c04b805:g:-fYAAOSwyeJbdCpQ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-motorcycle-boots-size-10-used/174353566689?hash=item2898484be1:g:gOMAAOSw6NdfEyiY

They don't like they could protect the foot from being squashed , but maybe Im wrong

zubair · 18-09-2020 8:42pm

BruteStock wrote: »

Guys , i have a question about boots. . I need boots for IBT training and eventually foe when i sit the test.

Are these type of boots allowed or is there a specific type I am only allowed to wear due to regulations or whatever?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Richa-Rocky-Brown-Everyday-Motorcycle-casual-look-Boots/174046558364?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225076%26meid%3De4e393bd73304ee3a2d77c27189b4688%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D143680112066%26itm%3D174046558364%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b%26brand%3DRicha&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Is there a reason you are considering these over a more conventional style boot?

The design here is a case of form over function. Get a boot with shin protection and good ankle protection preventing twisting. Boots have CE ratings, look into something that offers good protection across all the categories.

Jimmy Bottlehead · 18-09-2020 8:46pm

BruteStock wrote: »

How do these look?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAL-LEATHER-HIGH-TECH-MENS-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-RACING-SHORT-SPORTS-BOOTS-RAXID/323397924869?hash=item4b4c04b805:g:-fYAAOSwyeJbdCpQ

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-motorcycle-boots-size-10-used/174353566689?hash=item2898484be1:g:gOMAAOSw6NdfEyiY

They don't like they could protect the foot from being squashed , but maybe Im wrong

TRY THESE

flashinthepan · 18-09-2020 8:50pm

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

TRY THESE

Much better :-)

goblin59 · 18-09-2020 9:55pm

BruteStock wrote: »

Guys , i have a question about boots. . I need boots for IBT training and eventually foe when i sit the test.

Are these type of boots allowed or is there a specific type I am only allowed to wear due to regulations or whatever?

Ever tripped over your own shoe from tying your shoelace sloppy?

Imagine that on a bike.

Try and get something with zips or straps.
i like shin protection as well

Hotblack Desiato · 19-09-2020 2:38am

galwaytt wrote: »

You're right. My son started riding at 16

and a bit later he discovered motorcycles :pac:

hairyslug · 19-09-2020 9:52am

The sister in law is looking to get a scoot, it's changed since I got a licence, fill out a form and away you go. With a full drivers, legally can she hop on a bike that goes under 45 or does she have to go through the IBT

zubair · 19-09-2020 10:03am

hairyslug wrote: »

The sister in law is looking to get a scoot, it's changed since I got a licence, fill out a form and away you go. With a full drivers, legally can she hop on a bike that goes under 45 or does she have to go through the IBT

Depends on when she got her full license.

21-09-2020 1:57pm

Possible a very stupid question but can I do my IBT category A if I don't have that category on my Learner Permit? I only have category A1 on it.

robbie_63 · 21-09-2020 2:04pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Possible a very stupid question but can I do my IBT category A if I don't have that category on my Learner Permit? I only have category A1 on it.

I don't think so, I done the first day of my IBT at the weekend and one of the very first checks they do is to make sure the Permit matches what IBT you are looking to do.

zubair · 21-09-2020 3:25pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Possible a very stupid question but can I do my IBT category A if I don't have that category on my Learner Permit? I only have category A1 on it.

Some people say there's no such think as a stupid question....:D

21-09-2020 3:56pm

zubair wrote: »

Some people say there's no such think as a stupid question....:D

True just stupid people, not that I'd know anyone like that :-D

robbie_63 · 23-09-2020 10:49am

Does anyone know if a Honda CBR650F is suitable for the Cat A Test?

It's not on the RSA List at all, usually they will say its not suitable but I can't see any mention of it?

Hotblack Desiato · 23-09-2020 2:37pm

Can't see why not, over 595cc and easily meets the power and weight requirements.

robbie_63 · 23-09-2020 2:56pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Can't see why not, over 595cc and easily meets the power and weight requirements.

I thought the same but wasn't sure when I couldn't find it on the RSA List

InvoXx · 25-09-2020 10:10pm

Hey guys

Just wanted to share, I finally got my IBT done today, and I even was brave enough to have my first solo ride from Cork City to Blarney and back

I am in Cork City, so if you see me on a green Kawa ER6N and I don't wave back, I am probably too busy with clutch, so please don't think I am rude

So happy tonight, wow! Been dreaming about that since 2002, so 18 years later I finally did it!

IrishGrimReaper · 25-09-2020 11:33pm

Fair play lad! No time like the present enjoy the road

flashinthepan · 26-09-2020 7:47am

InvoXx wrote: »

Hey guys

Just wanted to share, I finally got my IBT done today, and I even was brave enough to have my first solo ride from Cork City to Blarney and back

I am in Cork City, so if you see me on a green Kawa ER6N and I don't wave back, I am probably too busy with clutch, so please don't think I am rude

So happy tonight, wow! Been dreaming about that since 2002, so 18 years later I finally did it!

congratulations on getting your IBT out of the way :-)
J

robbie_63 · 26-09-2020 8:41am

Congrats and safe riding

flashinthepan · 28-09-2020 9:31am

Anyone else have to resort to the winter gloves over the weekend ?

Went out for a scoot on Saturday and my fingers and forearms were freezing
When I got home I put the liner back in the jacket and got out the winter gloves :-( its on its way

Changed the clutch cable and lever after dropping it last week and off to Bray seafront for a scoot Sunday morning :-)
J

Shanzze · 28-09-2020 9:41am

flashinthepan wrote: »

Anyone else have to resort to the winter gloves over the weekend ?

Went out for a scoot on Saturday and my fingers and forearms were freezing
When I got home I put the liner back in the jacket and got out the winter gloves :-( its on its way

Changed the clutch cable and lever after dropping it last week and off to Bray seafront for a scoot Sunday morning :-)
J

Yeah went out for a spin Saturday morning. Felt the chill alright need to get a neck warmer.

goblin59 · 28-09-2020 9:43am

flashinthepan wrote: »

Anyone else have to resort to the winter gloves over the weekend ?

No, but i wish i did.
was out until 10pm on saturday and the bike was showing it as 2 degrees.

Thank **** for heated grips, installed barkbusters on the bike yesterday, so should see a difference.

flashinthepan · 28-09-2020 10:21am

goblin59 wrote: »

No, but i wish i did.
was out until 10pm on saturday and the bike was showing it as 2 degrees.

Thank **** for heated grips, installed barkbusters on the bike yesterday, so should see a difference.

You lucky boy :-)
Yep Heated grips and barkbusters on the list :-)

goblin59 · 28-09-2020 12:45pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

You lucky boy :-)
Yep Heated grips and barkbusters on the list :-)

yeah the grips were stock on the F650, but should have gotten the bark busters sooner!

flashinthepan · 28-09-2020 1:24pm

goblin59 wrote: »

yeah the grips were stock on the F650, but should have gotten the bark busters sooner!

Had a look on sportsbike direct a while ago and there seemed to be a few different ones was a little bit confusing why oxford make several
touring / Cruiser / commuter / advanced touring / premium / etc etc
From €40 up to about €80

goblin59 · 28-09-2020 2:15pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

Had a look on sportsbike direct a while ago and there seemed to be a few different ones was a little bit confusing why oxford make several
touring / Cruiser / commuter / advanced touring / premium / etc etc
From €40 up to about €80

Couldn't tell you why its different, but just make sure you wire them with a trigger wire so they switch off with the ignition

Jimmy Bottlehead · 28-09-2020 7:03pm

goblin59 wrote: »

Couldn't tell you why its different, but just make sure you wire them with a trigger wire so they switch off with the ignition

Pretty sure all the Oxford ones have a built in relay. Mine did.

flashinthepan · 28-09-2020 7:58pm

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Pretty sure all the Oxford ones have a built in relay. Mine did.

Battery saving mode
does it work
has it ever drained the battery on it Jimmy ?

Jimmy Bottlehead · 29-09-2020 8:06am

flashinthepan wrote: »

Battery saving mode
does it work
has it ever drained the battery on it Jimmy ?

Not once, and I had them on for about four years.
They were so good that I'm tempted to replace the fairly recently purchased grips on the Blackbird with another Oxford set.

flashinthepan · 29-09-2020 1:52pm

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Not once, and I had them on for about four years.
They were so good that I'm tempted to replace the fairly recently purchased grips on the Blackbird with another Oxford set.

Sounds like a good plan :-)
Try get the sorted before the winter really kicks in

robbie_63 · 29-09-2020 1:54pm

Do you get out much in the winter?

Hoping to finish IBT in the next 2 weeks so looking to buy a bike once that's out of the way.

Hopefully will be some good days left to get in some practice

flashinthepan · 29-09-2020 2:02pm

This will be my first winter on a bike in many many years
Hopefully we will get a few more weeks of dry weather
Bought my bike at end of July and been out almost every day and there were some sweltering days alright
But it is getting a bit cooler now and prob wont get out much in the rain as i have the car for that

IrishGrimReaper · 29-09-2020 2:14pm

If ye are winter riding boys I suggest you invest in barkbuster blizzard's as well as heated grips. The grips won't do much by themselves if the wind is blowing the heat away.

zubair · 29-09-2020 3:00pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

This will be my first winter on a bike in many many years
Hopefully we will get a few more weeks of dry weather
Bought my bike at end of July and been out almost every day and there were some sweltering days alright
But it is getting a bit cooler now and prob wont get out much in the rain as i have the car for that

It's only rain FFS LOL. Everyone should spend a winter riding, you learn more then than in the summer.

garlad · 29-09-2020 3:39pm

TobinIT wrote: »

Do you get out much in the winter?

Hoping to finish IBT in the next 2 weeks so looking to buy a bike once that's out of the way.

Hopefully will be some good days left to get in some practice

I'm in the same boat!
Doing IBT next week

robbie_63 · 29-09-2020 3:40pm

garlad wrote: »

I'm in the same boat!
Doing IBT next week

Nice, have you both days booked in?

What are you hoping to get afterwards?

garlad · 29-09-2020 4:29pm

TobinIT wrote: »

Nice, have you both days booked in?

What are you hoping to get afterwards?

Doing 4 half days Tue-Thu
Was originally looking at one of Hornet/Bandit/FZ6N but now looking at SV650 (2005-2008).

You?

robbie_63 · 29-09-2020 4:31pm

garlad wrote: »

Doing 4 half days Tue-Thu
Was originally looking at one of Hornet/Bandit/FZ6N but now looking at SV650 (2005-2008).

You?

Currently looking at a CBR650f as I prefer the sports look but they are more of a sports tourer than an outright sportsbike

zubair · 02-10-2020 11:43pm

Eh, wheres banana?

myclist · 03-10-2020 12:36am

zubair wrote: »

Eh, wheres banana?

Was wondering that myself!!

robbie_63 · 03-10-2020 8:13am

Haven't seen him in here for a few weeks now

Acquiescence · 03-10-2020 11:12am

I was on a road up by Tullamore last weekend and an oncoming cruiser was at full chat up a hill being overtaken by a van, I like to think it was Banana.

zubair · 03-10-2020 4:51pm

Acquiescence wrote: »

I was on a road up by Tullamore last weekend and an oncoming cruiser was at full chat up a hill being overtaken by a van, I like to think it was Banana.

XD

happy cookie · 05-10-2020 9:27am

I pm-ed him last week (or the week before) and no reply so far. Said to myself that he was taking a break from the boards but it's looking a bit "strange" now....:(

iwillhtfu · 07-10-2020 9:48am

Still no word from Banana, his marauder wasn't green by chance was it. :eek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhk5ROcoFA

robbie_63 · 07-10-2020 10:08am

Nah his one was black and in a lot better condition thankfully, that one looks rough

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